[Event] 24 Hours Of Oak Valley

[PhilipV]

Last year's route was really easy. Think it was because the change to OV didn't give enough time for Meurant to design a lekker route.

Does anyone even remember the old wiesenhof route? That was lank fun. Rough, hard, technical, bumpy, and a lot more climbing than last year's OV route.

 

If I'm not mistaken the route for the 24World champs a year or so back took 40-50mins for the fast guys. Most laptimes were more than an hour.

 

Don't count laps, count riding time, count enjoyment, count the stories afterward.

I'd rather ride 13laps of a fun technical course than the 23 I did last year on a course where you hardly had to brake and the singletrack only lasted a couple of minutes.

 

I for one am very excited about the new route. Even if looks to be a scorcher again.

[Hairy]

Took the SS for a spin on Sunday and am convinced now that the Shova will be at the 24hr .....

[PhilipV]

Well, judging by Meurant's tweetys this morning the Shova would be ideal.

 

"@meurant: Not sure whether to lap on the TranceX or ReignX - Reign will dominate on the 2nd half of the lap... #OAKVALLEY24"

[Hairy]

Nice ... Shova it will be then.

 

Just received confirmation of my race no. 71

[PhilipV]

Haha, race number 1. Love it!

Wonder how many Solo entries there are if you are 71. You are riding solo again Hairy?

[Hairy]

Last year was a 20 lap solo for me with time spent with the family being a priority.

 

This year I am a little (read lots) unfitter and maybe (read definataley) a few kg's heavier so it would be great to hit 20 laps again.

 

I understand it is more technical this year, and for this I am rather grateful. Should the route have remained the same as last year I think the race would very quickly start to loose it's appeal.

 

For those who did Wiesenhoff I would expect something along those lines.

 

Cooler weather this year will be a blessing as every bloody year it always cooks at this race.!

 

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[Jeepdude]

i have heard rumour that record quantity entries! i am solo number 35

[jannosmit]

Solo number 27. Blue shirt "MTB Dawners" will look out for you guys!

[JustinS]

Solo number 78 (not 72), I'll also look out for you guys, I'll be on my rocky mountain element 70, have fun guys!

Edited January 20, 2012 by JustinS

[Hairy]

Solo no. 71 and styling a raggedy beard this year for some reason unknown to me.

 

Look out for this bike when you pass me

[david16v]

My Word i cannot Imagine riding the 24hr solo in heat like today. It should be a bit cooler but sheez louise...Good luck guys. Im so unfit after getting married and honeymoon I'll want to burry my bike after this event If I tried.

 

Join the group, married on 30th December 2011, Honeymoon from 31st to 6th Jan.

Leaving for the UK for several years on the 25th Jan (Next Wednesday), so I`m just doing it for the vibe and to spend time with those who I will miss!

[david16v]

Great weather here in grabouw at Oak Valley! At least it's not 40deg+ like last year!!

 

All setup and ready for a nap before the race starts at 12.

[Tiny K]

Have fun and be safe out there guys!

[jannosmit]

Tough but oh so much fun! The singletrack on the way down really makes it worth your while doing all that climbing! This event just keeps on getting better and better!

 

Big up to the Paul Roos Gimnasium (Team Mavic Giant) laaities, they were at one stage 20min behind Rocky Mountain and showed real character, digging real deep to win this event for the 3rd year in a row in the overall teams category!

[Slowbee]

Congrats to Onetime (an older hubber who has not posted for a while) and his team, getting a podium placed 3rd.

[flymango]

Well done Onetime!! Good seeing you again.

 

Great event. Great organisation. Well done Dirtopia.

 

Better route than last year.

Better facilities than last year.

 

We had a great camping weekend with friends and family.

 

We'll be back - families and all.